Pictures: Storms batter the UK June 2012

Friday 8 Jun 2012 11:50 am

Pictures: Storms batter the UK June 2012

Members of the public brave the rain walking along the first London high street to be decorated in Olympic colours on June 8, 2012 in Stratford, England. Bunting, banners and decorations will line streets across London during the Olympic games.

A woman walks past a store during heavy rain in London, Britain, 07 June 2012. Strong winds and heavy rain have surged across Britain making summer feel more like winter.

Pedestrians wearing wet weather gear make their way across Westminster Bridge in front of the London Eye during heavy rain in London, Britain, 07 June 2012. Strong winds and heavy rain have surged across Britain making summer feel more like winter.

England v West Indies Investec Test Series Third Test – Edgbaston – 7/6/12 General view of wet weather conditions as rain delays the start of play

Tourists wearing wet weather gear make their way across the grounds of Westminster Abbey during heavy rain in London, Britain, 07 June 2012. Strong winds and heavy rain have surged across Britain making summer feel more like winter.

Tourists wearing wet weather gear make their way across the grounds of Westminster Abbey during heavy rain in London, Britain, 07 June 2012. Strong winds and heavy rain have surged across Britain making summer feel more like winter.

A couple wearing wet weather gear make their way along Whitehall during heavy rain in central London, Britain, 07 June 2012. Strong winds and heavy rain have surged across Britain making summer feel more like winter.

England v West Indies Investec Test Series Third Test – Edgbaston – 7/6/12 General view of wet weather conditions as rain delays the start of play